Lake Mountain
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 Lake Mountain
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| Resort Summary | |
| Resort Name | Lake Mountain |
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| Resort Altitude | 1480m |
| Winter Season | June - October |
| Terrain | Overall: 38km of trails Beginner: 37% Intermediate: 34% Advanced: 29% |
| Lift System | Not required - Cross Country Resort |
| Highest Lift | N/a |
| Lowest Lift | N/a |
| Vertical | 90m |
| Longest Run | 6 km |
| Avg Snowfall | 84 days good snow (average) |
| Terrain Parks | none |
| Snow Sports | cross country, telemark, snow shoeing, tubing, tobogganing |
| Facilities | bars (1), restaurants (2), ski hire, ski school |
| Nearest Town | Marysville (21km) |
| Lift Pass | |
| Adult 5 Day | $- |
| Adult 1 Day | $12 |
| Child 5 Day | $- |
| Child 1 Day | $6 |
- Overview
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Location
- View Location Map
- ski.com.au Driving Map (PDF 327KB)
Pros
The closest ski resort to Melbourne. A family-friendly resort. Perfect to 'experience' snow. One of the most-extensive cross-country trail networks in the world.
Cons
Because of its low altitude, snow can be marginal in poor years, and at the start and end of a season. However, Lake Mountain has a reputation as a spring mountain, so don't discount skiing there until well into October in a good year.
Contacts
Phone: (03) 5957 7201
Fax: (03) 5957 7231
Postal: Lake Mountain Alpine Resort via Marysville Vic 3779
Planning
Getting There
About 1.5 hours or 120 kilometres from Melbourne, via Healesville, Narbethong, Marysville.
Accommodation
On Mountain
There is no on mountain accommodation during the winter.
Off Mountain
There is limited accommodation in Marysville. Try booking with the Tower Motel, Crossways, Delderfield, Maryton Park, Dalrymples or the Marysville Caravan Park. Accommodation is available in Narbethong at the the Black Spur Caravan Park, Wombat Cottage, Woodlands, Saladin Lodge and Chestnut Glade, or Silverstream in Buxton.
Lift Tickets
Trail fees are applicable to skiers and snow-shoers. The trail system is inaccessible to sight-seers during the winter unless they don skis or snow shoes. Trail tickets can be bought on mountain or at selected ski hires off mountain. In 20011, trail fees are $12 (adults) and $5.90 (children)
Ski School
A well-staffed ski school is located on the mountain and lesson are recommended for all beginners and others as their ability progresses.
Equipment Hire
Highly recommended for quality and price is Mystic Mountains Ski Hire in Narbethong. There are 2 ski hires in Marysville of which Marysville Ski Centre is the preferred choice. The ski hire on the mountain is quite expensive and you may face a long queue to hire your gear.
Resort Facilities
Getting Around
All the facilities are easily accessible on foot (other than the ski trails)
Parking
Get there before about 9am on weekends if you want to park at Gerratys. Otherwise you can expect to park at a lower car park and take the complimentary shuttle bus up to Gerratys.
Activities
- CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Classic and skate skiing on groomed trails. Lessons strongly recommended for beginners
- SNOW SHOEING
Don a pair of snow shoes and some poles and explore the winter wonderland that is Lake Mountain. No experience necessary
- SNOW PLAY
Toboggan runs, make snowmen, have a snowball fight
- Snowboarding
No snowboarding allowed
Dining
Lake Mountain has a licensed bistro and a take away food shop. Or, you can bring your own picnic lunch.
Bars & Entertainment
The new 700 seat restaurant opened in 2011 and serves a variety of food. The bar and restaurant are only open during the daytime.
Ride Guide
Majority of the runs are Beginner (38% Green Circle) and Intermediate (34% Blue Square) standards. Some Advanced (28% Black Diamond) runs available for XC skiers wishing to test their skills.
Beginner Areas
The extensive mix of runs here is pretty even- however ther are slightly more beginner runs.
Groomed Runs
37 km of groomed runs
Off Piste
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Out of Bounds
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Cross Country
Huge areas of cross country. Trails of all difficulty.
Snowplay
Outside the visitor centre, there is a wide open area that is perfectly suitable and designed for snowplay.
Note: Be careful that you and your children are not blocking the Cross Country access trials in any way.
Other
Weather
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Geography
A relatively flat mountain at an altitude of about 1480m high.
History
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